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Scintigraphic diagnosis of stress-induced incomplete fractures of the proximal tibia. J Trauma 1984 Feb;24(2):156-60

Date

02/01/1984

Pubmed ID

6229644

DOI

10.1097/00005373-198402000-00013

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0021334081 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

Incomplete stress fractures of the proximal tibial diaphysis can be diagnosed by bone scintigraphy. The scintigraphic appearance of incomplete rather than complete tibial stress fractures is apparently reported for the first time in this article. With no treatment other than restricted activity, this injury heals rapidly and completely in 4 to 6 weeks. The major threat to the patient's welfare is unfounded suspicion of tumor or infection which may lead to biopsy or inappropriate therapy.

Author List

Collier BD, Johnson RP, Carrera GF, Akhtar K, Isitman AT

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Athletic Injuries
Diphosphonates
Humans
Male
Physical Exertion
Radionuclide Imaging
Technetium
Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
Tibial Fractures